VIRUS: Localhost Used in SMTP HELO

This signature detects the hostname "Localhost" in the HELO command for SMTP. This can indicate a mis-configured mail server; however, this can also indicate a malicious program (such as a worm or virus) that uses this hostname to avoid reverse lookup failures.

Short Name
VIRUS:SMTP:LOCALHOST-HELO
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
VIRUS
Keywords
HELO Localhost SMTP Used in
Release Date
02/11/2004
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown

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